Heat wave strains Central US power grids as Dallas nears 100F
Why it matters: warnings stretch from Montana to Texas, with heat expected to spread to the Gulf Coast through month-end.
Bloomberg, The Hill
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#National Weather Service
Texas Hill Country floods kill 2 as new alerts spur rescues
What’s new: After last year’s 136 deaths, Kerr County and Kerrville sent multiple evacuation alerts as hundreds needed rescue.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +3
South Texas storms dump up to 16 inches, spin up San Antonio tornado
Why it matters: Flash flooding could worsen through Thursday, with 10 to 20 inches of rain possible and disaster declarations across dozens of counties.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +3
Missouri flooding kills 1 as helicopters rescue 200 at camp
What's new: Roads washed out around Camp Taum Sauk, and more storms threatened parts of Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia into Sunday.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour
England face 106F heat index in Miami before World Cup quarterfinal
Why it matters: Wet Bulb Globe Temperature near kickoff is estimated at 28C-30C, a range FIFPRO says can justify delaying play.
Midwest storms kill 1 in Iowa, disrupt flights and cut power
What's next: Tornado watches remained in parts of 5 states as dangerous heat pushed Philadelphia to open cooling centers.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour
6.1 earthquake off Cuba rattles Florida and Mexico, no major damage
What's new: US and Cuban authorities reported no tsunami threat and no major injuries as officials checked western Cuba.